Louisiana Case Commentaries

Supreme Court of Louisiana Establishes Exclusive Application of Suspension of Prescription in Medical Malpractice

Date: Jul 9, 1998

Supreme Court of Louisiana Establishes Exclusive Application of Suspension of Prescription in Medical Malpractice Introduction The case of Diana LeBreton v. Felix O. Rabito, M.D., Patrick C. Breaux,...

State of Louisiana v. Byrd et al.: Upholding the Constitutionality of Hazardous Waste Control Statute

Date: Apr 25, 1998

State of Louisiana v. Byrd et al.: Upholding the Constitutionality of Hazardous Waste Control Statute Introduction In the landmark case State of Louisiana v. Timothy G. Byrd, Sr., Morris Peltier, and...

Balancing Pedestrian Safety and Highway Traffic Efficiency: Insights from Boykin v. Louisiana Transit Co.

Date: Apr 25, 1998

Balancing Pedestrian Safety and Highway Traffic Efficiency: Insights from Boykin v. Louisiana Transit Co. Introduction The case of Tammie Jo Boykin et al. v. Louisiana Transit Company, Inc. et al.,...

Affirmation of Death Penalty and Upholding of Jury Instruction Standards in State v. Robertson

Date: Apr 4, 1998

Affirmation of Death Penalty and Upholding of Jury Instruction Standards in State of Louisiana v. Allen Robertson, Jr. Introduction In the landmark case of State of Louisiana v. Allen Robertson, Jr.,...

Clarifying Downward Departure from Habitual Offender Mandatory Minimums: State of Louisiana v. Walter Johnson

Date: Apr 4, 1998

Clarifying Downward Departure from Habitual Offender Mandatory Minimums: State of Louisiana v. Walter Johnson Introduction State of Louisiana v. Walter Johnson is a landmark decision by the Supreme...

Admissibility and Competency of Hearsay Evidence in Worker’s Compensation Cases: Analysis of Olida Chaisson v. Cajun Bag Supply Co.

Date: Mar 5, 1998

Admissibility and Competency of Hearsay Evidence in Worker’s Compensation Cases: Analysis of Olida Chaisson v. Cajun Bag Supply Co. Introduction Olida Chaisson v. Cajun Bag Supply Co. and Insurance...

Manifest Error Standard in Assessing Unreasonable Risk of Harm: The June Reed v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Decision

Date: Mar 5, 1998

Manifest Error Standard in Assessing Unreasonable Risk of Harm: The June Reed v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Decision Introduction The case of June Reed v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. addressed critical issues...

Clarifying Juror Exclusion Standards in Death Penalty Cases: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Jimmy Williams

Date: Feb 21, 1998

Clarifying Juror Exclusion Standards in Death Penalty Cases: Insights from State of Louisiana v. Jimmy Williams Introduction State of Louisiana v. Jimmy Williams (708 So. 2d 703, 1998) is a pivotal...

Louisiana Supreme Court Reaffirms 'Best Interest of the Child' Standard in Custody Determinations

Date: Feb 7, 1998

Louisiana Supreme Court Reaffirms 'Best Interest of the Child' Standard in Custody Determinations Introduction In the landmark case TOMMY LEE EVANS v. DONNA COODY LUNGRIN (708 So. 2d 731), decided by...

Louisiana Supreme Court Clarifies Burden of Proof for Supplemental Earnings Benefits in Workers’ Compensation Cases

Date: Jan 10, 1998

Louisiana Supreme Court Clarifies Burden of Proof for Supplemental Earnings Benefits in Workers’ Compensation Cases Introduction SILMON O. SEAL v. GAYLORD CONTAINER CORPORATION is a landmark decision...

Qualified Privilege and Defamation: Insights from Trentecosta v. Beck et al.

Date: Dec 20, 1997

Qualified Privilege and Defamation: Insights from Trentecosta v. Beck et al. Introduction GORDON J. TRENTECOSTA versus ROBERT BECK, RONNIE JONES, KERMIT SMITH AND THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT...

Bank of Louisiana v. Shirley Hartmann and Richard P. Carriere: Clarifying Leasehold Mortgage Obligations

Date: Dec 13, 1997

Bank of Louisiana v. Shirley Hartmann and Richard P. Carriere: Clarifying Leasehold Mortgage Obligations Introduction The case of Shirley Hartmann, Wife of/And Richard P. CARRIERE v. BANK OF...

Louisiana Supreme Court Establishes Peremptive Nature of La.R.S. 38:2189 in Public Works Contract Claims

Date: Dec 13, 1997

Louisiana Supreme Court Establishes Peremptive Nature of La.R.S. 38:2189 in Public Works Contract Claims Introduction In the landmark case State of Louisiana Through the Division of Administration v....

Revisiting Intent in Attempted Second Degree Murder: Insights from STATE v. HONGO

Date: Dec 3, 1997

Revisiting Intent in Attempted Second Degree Murder: Insights from STATE v. HONGO Introduction State of Louisiana v. Ronnie K. Hongo, decided by the Supreme Court of Louisiana on December 2, 1997,...

Clarifying Principal Liability and Specific Intent in Murder-for-Hire Schemes: State of Louisiana v. Manuel Ortiz

Date: Nov 22, 1997

Clarifying Principal Liability and Specific Intent in Murder-for-Hire Schemes: State of Louisiana v. Manuel Ortiz Introduction The Supreme Court of Louisiana's decision in State of Louisiana v....

Enforcement of Peremptive Periods in Legal Malpractice: Reeder v. North and Molony, North Kewley

Date: Oct 22, 1997

Enforcement of Peremptive Periods in Legal Malpractice: Reeder v. North and Molony, North Kewley Introduction Case: O. William Reeder, M.D. v. Bruce A. North and Molony, North Kewley Court: Supreme...

Constructive Notice Under La.R.S. 9:2800.6: Supreme Court of Louisiana's Landmark Ruling in White v. Wal-Mart

Date: Oct 11, 1997

Constructive Notice Under La.R.S. 9:2800.6: Supreme Court of Louisiana's Landmark Ruling in White v. Wal-Mart Introduction The case of Diane M. White v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (699 So. 2d 1081)...

Decertification of Multi-Defendant Class Actions: Ford v. Murphy Oil USA Establishes Precedent in Louisiana

Date: Sep 10, 1997

Decertification of Multi-Defendant Class Actions: Ford v. Murphy Oil USA Establishes Precedent in Louisiana Introduction In Kenneth E. Ford, et al., v. Murphy Oil U.S.A., Inc., et al. (703 So. 2d...

Admissibility of Unadjudicated Criminal Conduct in Capital Sentencing: STATE v. COMEAUX

Date: Sep 6, 1997

Admissibility of Unadjudicated Criminal Conduct in Capital Sentencing: STATE v. COMEAUX Introduction State of Louisiana v. Adam Comeaux, 699 So. 2d 16 (La. 1997), is a landmark decision by the...

Post-Judgment Interest on Attorney's Fees and Penalties in Louisiana Worker's Compensation: Sharbono v. Lang Son Loggers

Date: Jul 2, 1997

Post-Judgment Interest on Attorney's Fees and Penalties in Louisiana Worker's Compensation: Sharbono v. Lang Son Loggers Introduction James E. Sharbono (hereafter referred to as Sharbono) filed a...

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